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Dog poop, GPS trackers and security cameras: Cracking down on Christmas package thieves

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They operate in the middle of the day, when many residents are at work and the delivery vans are making their rounds.

They tend to follow FedEx, UPS and U.S. mail workers down streets, on the lookout for packages they can nab. Some even dress in uniforms to avoid suspicion.

As Internet retailers make big gains against shopping malls this holiday season, “porch pirates” have been out in force stealing their piece of the pie.

Customers are increasingly using Amazon, EBay and other retailers to buy goods they previously purchased in stores — especially around Christmas, when UPS delivers more than 30 million packages per day in the week before the holiday.

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-package-thefts-holidays-20161223-story.html

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Three Arrested in Ridgewood Package Theft Ring

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December 22,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police ,Ptl. Patrick Elwood conducted a motor vehicle stop on a white colored Honda on December 14, which matched the description of a vehicle which had reportedly been involved in the theft of packages from front steps of homes in the area.

Upon further investigation the three occupants were arrested at the scene and transported to police headquarters for further investigation. The vehicle was impounded at the scene and transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters. The driver signed a Consent to Search form and within the vehicle many stolen items were discovered. The three male occupants were served with Compliant Summons for Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property, and Conspiracy. The driver was also issued three motor vehicle violations and all three arrestees were served with Complaint Summons and released with pending court appearances.

If any residents know they are missing packages, please contact the Ridgewood Police Department.

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Ridgewood Police Recover Stolen Merchandise

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Ridgewood Police : Stolen Merchandise Recovered

Ridgewood NJ, If any residents are missing UPS or Fed Ex packages that were scheduled to be delivered to your home today please confirm with the carrier that they were delivered. If the items were confirmed delivered and are missing contact Detective Shortway of the Ridgewood Police Department 201-251-4536. We are currently in possession of several articles recovered during an investigation into package thefts.